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C149 -
Clinical Neurology for Advanced Practice Providers

Event Time:

Tuesday May 7, 2019 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Topic(s):

General Neurology, Foundations in Clinical Neurology for APPs, Academic

Director(s):

Jessica Erfan PA-C

Description:

Dedicated neurology training for advanced practice providers (APPs) varies across the country. The content of this program is intended for the early career neurology APP. During the first hour, faculty will review the approach to parkinsonism. Through the interactive presentation of clinical cases, faculty will differentiate parkinson-plus syndromes. APPs in the hospital and clinic setting are often involved with stroke care. The second hour will be focused on neuroimaging. Faculty will review the basics of brain MRI/CT and acute stroke imaging.

Completion Message:

Participants will become familiar with the evaluation of parkinson-plus syndromes, the interpretation of stroke neuroimaging, and the basics of brain MRI/CT.